Planned transfer activities of research outcomes for dissemination (scientific and extension), training and upscaling purposes.

Co-operation with industry stakeholders (5 points)

Contacts and means used to validate the dairy industry challenge the research project is addressing;

Contacts and means used to validate the interest for the proposed approach.

Scientific Assessment

Scientific quality of the project (35 points)

Clarity of proposed objectives;

Quality of the approach and status of the issue;

Adequacy of the methodology and probability the project as designed will yield the expected outcomes;

Availability and appropriateness of infrastructures and equipment for the completion of the project;

Originality, innovative nature and contribution of the project to the advancement of knowledge.

Scientific quality of the team (20 points)

Specific set of skills of research scientists and complementary nature of their expertise in relation to the proposed project;

Quality and volume of their scientific production;

Research grants obtained through a peer-review process, sponsorships and contracts.

Training of students and experts in the field (20 points)

Integration and supervision of students and fellows enrolled in post-graduate studies to research activities directly related to the project;

Ability of the team to train and support students and bring them to graduation within a reasonable amount of time;

Participation of graduate, postgraduate and postdoctoral research fellows, Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada to internships in research facilities located outside of Quebec and relevance of such internships for their training.

Quality of the scientific dissemination and result transfer plan (15 points)

Publications and communications (with or without peer committees) planned as part of the proposal;

Contacts and means used for transfer activities aimed at potential users identified as part of the proposal.

Realistic completion timetable (5 points)

Realistic budget and justification (5 points)

Validity of amounts requested under every budget line;

Justification and details of amounts requested under every budget line.